iron goddess - phoenix #1
2oz tin - 6.00
8oz tin - 15.00
16oz tin - 27.00

there are several grades of ti kuan yin (a.k.a iron goddess of mercy). this particular type is the nbr 1 grade. when comparing to other ti kuan yin’s, you will see a better leaf presentation which results in a more refined character - and hence the special moniker - phoenix #1.

it has been written that ti kuan yin is at first bitter, then sweet and finishes with a fragrance, which lingers on your palate. we find this particular grade is sweet with a fragrant finish and has no bitter notes.

the legend of ti kuan yin is that a certain mr. wei, a tea grower in sand county, fujian had a dream in which a spirit advised him that a treasure was awaiting him behind a temple dedicated to kuan-yin. upon his discovery of the treasure he was to share it with his neighbors. the next day he diligently searched for the treasure but could only find a tiny tea shoot. even though he was disappointed, he took the tea shoot home and cared for it extremely well for the next 2 years. at the end of the 2-year period the tea bush yielded 1 kilo of tea.

he brewed some in a lidded bowl and noticed an unusual fragrance plus the fact that the flavor remained pure and strong even after several additions of water.

to ensure his good luck and to follow the spirit’s guidelines he took care of the bush with renewed enthusiasm. within a few years the original tea bush fathered hundreds of trees and shrubs, which he shared with his neighbors.

country of origin:
china

region:
fujian province

grade:
ti kuan yin phoenix #1

manufacture type:
oolong

cup characteristics:
a light ‘airy’ character with delicate orchid-like notes.

ingredients
luxury oolong tea